Wikis+-+Blogs

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Wiki- means quick simple web pages that groups, friends, and families can edit together in a semi-private environment. All you need is a computer with a web browser and the internet.

__ How can a wiki be used in education? __ EX: Meeting notes post assignments Faculty to collaborate on projects- syllabus, reading list Lab sign out portfolios Build a knowledge bases free writing Collaborate on group projects class debate Presentation tool showcase work

[|50 ways a wiki can be used in education]

__ How to get started? __ Develop a purpose for your wiki Go to www.wikispaces.com, create an account Manage your page- which controls the settings, color Add information to the page Invite others to join and collaborate on your wiki(under manage your wiki)

__ The district supports: __ www.wikispaces.com pbworks.com

__ Extras: __ Discussion tab- like a blog (journal)- organizer will get a notice when something is posted, crucial to respond

Link- highlight the text you want to link, go to the link tab and choose either wiki link (which creates a blank page within the wiki) or an external link which would link to something on the world wide web. The tab, creating a new page will also give you an internal wiki page.

Risks: inappropriate editing or posts- extra responsibility on the teachers part, prior to beginning- go over online expectations with the students.

Wikis, Part 2

‍How to insert a picture on your wiki:
Begin by saving your image into your pictures folder

Within wiki, go to file and click upload file and then browse to the location of the picture. The image should appear in the big box on the left, click on that and it now loads it onto your wiki, which you can also edit using tools such as alignment, caption, size, removing and adding a link. Click on the image to get these tools brought up in the edit mode.

‍How to insert a video:
Click on widget, click video, then choose the type of video you are inserting.

For most videos, you will need to get the code from that website to embed it within your wiki (directions are given on the wiki video)

Insert and video will appear, you can preview first before you save if you would like.

‍What is a widget?
Its like a gadget on a webpage, like a calendar, clock, weather update, survey question, poster, map, spreadsheet and many more.

Click on widget above and then select from the list. You will need the code from the actual widget to paste in here.

‍Manage your Wiki

 * In Manage Wiki, be sure to check out user creator for student access with out using an email account AND
 * Envelope in the top right corner is your messaging service which you can limit through Manage wiki under permissions.
 * Use the drop box under the page tab of each page to make changes
 * Use the help link


 * Blog** is short for **Weblog**. It was divided by one of the first bloggers into we blog and then used as the noun and verb we have today.

‍Read this How To Use Blogger
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‍**Blog Uses for Teachers:**

 * Use it to gather information from others in your profession or hobby
 * Read blogs by teachers whose ideas you like
 * Use it to communicate with students and parents
 * Post assignments
 * Get students to read, write and think about discussion prompts
 * Get students to ask and answer questions
 * Communicate with student and parents about resources for your class

There are three approved sites to create a blog in our district. Please refer to our district policy They are:
 * **[[image:wawmwikisandblogs/blogger20x20.gif caption="blogger20x20.gif" link="@http://www.blogger.com/"]]B**logger - Most popular and used in our district
 * Blogger is a Google product
 * Video tutorial on how to set up your blog and create your first post@http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA4s3wN_vK8
 * Now try it: go to Blogger
 * Others approved by our district:
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=‍**Examples of Teacher Blogs**:= My son's French teacher has a blog and a wiki with many links: Mlle Williams


 * Teacher Blog Resources **

Free Tech 4 Teachers [] Teaching students with new tools, enthusiasm, and belief that teaching is a **noble** calling. [] 20 blogs that have taught us a few things, made us laugh, made us cry, and reminded us that we are not alone in this sometimes stress-inducing, always awe-inspiring profession. [] Teacher Lingo is an educational community of teacher blogs, lesson plans, and other teacher resources. [] A collection of blogs that are for a variety of subject and grade level teachers.

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